Crime Rate in Church Gresley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Church Gresley

The total recorded crimes in Church Gresley, South Derbyshire, UK in July 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Church Gresley crime rate of 4.28 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Church Gresley, encompassing approximately 12,394 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-45.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Church Gresley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Old Hall Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Castle Road with total crimes: 3
  • Solent Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Church Gresley?

To understand the safety of Church Gresley, we need to analyze Church Gresley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Church Gresley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Derbyshire average, with 558 crimes compared to 615.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Church Gresley had fewer crimes than the South Derbyshire average, with 547 crimes compared to 640. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Church Gresley recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the South Derbyshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Derbyshire, Church Gresley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Church Gresley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Church Gresley has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 4.28 ranking 7th out of 14 in the South Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Church Gresley crimes were 558. The crime rate of Church Gresley in 2024 was 45.02 (year) or 3.75 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the South Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Church Gresley were around 547 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.13 (year) or 3.68 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the South Derbyshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Church Gresley)CrimesRank (Church Gresley)CrimesRank (Church Gresley)
Swadlincote139 11,372 11,472 1
Aston123 21,168 21,103 2
Newhall and Stanton83 4862 4992 3
Woodville104 31,125 3940 4
Etwall39 11603 6795 5
Stenson54 5629 5708 6
Midway53 6593 7625 7
Hilton44 8511 9581 8
Willington and Findern43 9441 11356 12
Linton42 10471 10416 10
Seales31 12321 12393 11
Melbourne25 13234 13251 13
Repton21 14204 14240 14
Hatton12 15130 15183 15

Church Gresley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202540
May 202535
April 202519
March 202523
February 202520
January 202518
December 202419
November 202416
October 202421

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20255
April 20256
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202518
May 202513
April 20258
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
October 202410

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20258
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Church Gresley in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Church Gresley postcode area is presented below.

1. Old Hall Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
2. Castle Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Burglary1
3. Solent Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Uldale Grove (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. Chapel Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Lime Tree Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Newlands Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Cranfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
9. Salford Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
10. Buckingham Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary2

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